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Associations Between Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms and Academic
Self-ConceptMatthew Brent Findley and Renee V. Galliher, Utah State
University

ABSTRACT: The
current study assessed associations among 4 obsessive-compulsive symptom
clusters and academic performance in a sample of 147 college undergraduate
students. Obsessive-compulsive symptoms were assessed using the Leyton
Obsessional Inventory short form (LOI-SF; Cooper, 1970). Academic performance
was assessed using the Academic Self-Concept Scale (ASCS; Reynolds, Ramirez,
Magrina, & Allen, 1980). Negative, linear associations were observed
between the obsessive-compulsive characteristics of doubting/repeating
behaviors and academic self-concept, as well as between fears of contamination
and academic self-concept. However, a curvilinear association suggested that
the symptom cluster of checking behavior and attention to detail, when
exhibited at a moderate level, was found to be associated with higher academic
self-concept. The results may challenge previously held assumptions that
obsessive-compulsive symptoms, regardless of type or severity, are negatively
associated with psychosocial functioning.

Understanding Students' University Educational Image and Its
Role in College ChoiceJennifer Ellen Yugo, Bowling Green State University; Charlie L.
Reeve, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

ABSTRACT: The
effectiveness of university recruitment systems hinges on an understanding of
the factors used by students to discern the comparative quality of schools.
This study drew on methods and theory from organizational image research to
better understand the factors that students use in forming their overall image
of a university as wells as their intentions to attend a particular university.
Results found 5 key factors: Program Reputation, Degree Valuation, Familiarity,
Extracurricular Opportunities, and Location. These factors, however, influence
overall image and intent to attend differently. Results also show some
differences in the importance of factors as a function of student ability, with
the 5 factors predicting attraction better in higher as opposed to lower
ability students.

Hardiness, Stress, and Health-Promoting Behaviors Among College
StudentsVirginia C. Cress and Claudia Lampman, University of Alaska
Anchorage

ABSTRACT: The
purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between hardiness,
stress, and health-promoting behaviors among college students. Each of these
concepts was measured using self-report: Personal Views Survey III-R, Health
Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, Perceived Stress Scale, and College Schedule of
Recent Events-Modified. Multiple regression analysis was used to predict
health–promoting behaviors from a composite of predictor variables including
hardiness, perceived stress, recent stressful life events, and gender. The
results showed that after controlling for perceived stress, recent stressful
events, and gender, hardiness was the most significant predictor of
health-promoting behaviors and negatively correlated with perceived stress. The
discussion focuses on the potential benefits of hardiness training for a
college student population.

The Relationship Between Gender, BMI, Self-Esteem, and Body
Esteem in College StudentsAdriana Pilafova, George Mason University; D.J. Angelone, Rowan
University; Katrina Bledsoe, College of New Jersey

ABSTRACT: The
purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between body esteem,
self-esteem, and Body Mass Index (BMI) for college students. It was hypothesized
that men would have higher self-esteem and body esteem than women. It also was
hypothesized that lower BMI would be associated with greater self-esteem and
body esteem. The sample consisted of 72 men and 81 women from a small
northeastern college. In addition to several demographic questions,
participants completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and a Body-Esteem Scale
for Adolescents and Adults. There were statistically significant relationships
supporting both hypotheses. Compared to women, men had higher self-esteem and
body esteem. For all participants, lower BMI scores were related to higher body
esteem and higher self-esteem. Implications and limitations of this study are
discussed.

ABSTRACT: The
aim of the current research was to examine the effect of different types of
fearful stimuli on heart rate and skin conductance. Our independent variable
was the presentation of fearful stimuli in the form of movie clips. The clips
were composed of suspenseful, gory, and shocking stimuli. Our dependent
variables were heart rate and galvanic skin response recordings. Undergraduate
students (n = 10) were used in the
study (7 women, 3 men). Of the 3 movies investigated, we proposed that both
heart rate and galvanic skin response would be lowest while viewing gory
stimuli and highest while viewing shocking stimuli. This trend was present,
however the results were not statistically significant. Future research ideas
are suggested.

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